
11 of the 17 Monday Night Football games for 2026 have opening spreads within 3.0 points. Which of these games will be the most action-packed? Let's dive in.
The 2026 NFL schedule has officially been released. Aside from the best NFL schedule release videos, there were a few changes that stick out relative to previous seasons.
One of those changes is the addition of a Thanksgiving Eve game to the NFL Thanksgiving games schedule, on top of what we’ve come to expect from the NFL Christmas games schedule.
The biggest change, however, pertains to the 2026 Monday Night Football schedule. As you’ll notice below, there are no more MNF doubleheaders. That’s a big win for East Coast Dads, who have spent the last couple of seasons brewing extra pots of coffee for 10 PM kickoffs.
See below for a full week-by-week schedule of the 2026 Monday Night Football games, along with the opening line for each game (odds via DraftKings Sportsbook) and where to watch them.
| Week | Home | Away | Opening Line | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chiefs | Broncos | KC -2.5 | ESPN, ABC |
| 2 | Rams | Giants | LAR -8.5 | ESPN, ABC |
| 3 | Bears | Eagles | CHI -1.5 | ESPN, ABC |
| 4 | Saints | Falcons | NO -2.5 | ESPN |
| 5 | Rams | Bills | LAR -3 | ESPN, ABC |
| 6 | 49ers | Commanders | SF -5.5 | ESPN, ABC |
| 7 | Eagles | Cowboys | PHI -3 | ESPN, ABC |
| 8 | Seahawks | Bears | SEA -4.5 | ESPN, ABC |
| 9 | Vikings | Bills | BUF -3 | ESPN, ABC |
| 10 | Ravens | Chargers | BAL -2.5 | ESPN |
| 11 | Commanders | Bengals | CIN -1.5 | ESPN |
| 12 | Buccaneers | Panthers | TB -3.5 | ESPN |
| 13 | Seahawks | Cowboys | SEA -4.5 | ESPN, ABC |
| 14 | Jaguars | Steelers | JAX -3 | ESPN |
| 15 | Chiefs | Patriots | KC -2.5 | ESPN, ABC |
| 16 | Lions | Giants | DET -5.5 | ESPN |
| 17 | Packers | Texans | GB -2.5 | ESPN |
11 of the 17 scheduled Monday Night Football games this season have projected spreads of three points or closer, so we’re likely in store for a ton of competitive games (barring injuries, news, etc.).
An additional five games carry opening spreads between 3.5 and 5.5 points, bringing us to a grand total of 16 projected one-score games. The Week 2 matchup between the Rams and Giants (8.5-point spread) is the only game with a rather wide spread among the opening lines.
While no teams have more than two Monday Night Football games during the 2026 season, the following teams suit up twice on Monday Night Football throughout the season.
Buffalo Bills
Chicago Bears
Dallas Cowboys
Kansas City Chiefs
Los Angeles Rams
New York Giants
Philadelphia Eagles
Seattle Seahawks
25 teams will be represented at some point on a Monday night during the 2026 season. The following seven teams have no MNF appearances in 2026, so you’ll never have to tackle last-minute fantasy football rankings questions for these teams in your search for a Monday Night Miracle …